May 21, 2004

Story: Public officials, judges, court personnel, and graduates will speak to the success of Oregon's drug courts with the release of recent data confirming the program's cost effectiveness and showcasing the benefits - including reduced recidivism of participants. In recognition of National Drug Court Month, Attorney General Hardy Myers and Chief Justice Wallace P. Carson will present 10 graduates with plaques as winners of an essay contest sponsored by the Oregon Association of Drug Court Professionals (OADCP).